Festivals in Seychelles by Savoy Resort & Spa

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Festivals in Seychelles Savoy Seychelles Resort
Spa
Seychelles people have a lot of interesting
festivals that tourists would like to take part
in with great pleasure.
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Seychelles International Carnival of Victoria
The annual event is spread over three days on
Mahé Island to highlight the various cultures. It
features float parades during the day, while all
main hotels host special events that take place
the first few weeks of February.
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Semaine de la Francophonie
Celebrating French culture in mid-March, Semaine
de la Francophonie is a similar entity to that
which is enjoyed in Franco-influenced
destinations around the world. The week-long
party takes place on Mahé Island and features an
array of art exhibitions and literary readings,
along with French music, song, fashion and food.
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Holy Week
Seychellois are a deeply religious folk and these
events are a jolly affair, when street fests are
accompanied by numerous food stalls and colorful
music of the region.
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Independence Day
Independence from the UK in 1976 in celebrated
and relived on June 29 throughout the Seychelles,
with lots of flag-waving and the obligatory
singing and dancing to local tunes.
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Round Table Beau Vallon Regatta
Held during the pleasant high season months of
August and September, the hotly anticipated Beau
Vallon Regatta is comprised of yacht races and a
myriad of other water events. There is a swimming
competition, tug-of-war (on land) and all sorts
of events that tourists can get in on at the
beach.
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La Digue Festival
This three-day event at Mahés main beach (Beau
Vallon) takes place in early October and is all
about promoting underwater conservation. People
come from all over to see films and photographs
of the world beneath the waves.
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Creole Festival
A must for tourists visiting Mahé, Praslin or La
Digue in the last week of October is this
fabulous six-day foodie event. It celebrates
everything Creole, including their arts, crafts,
music, dance and food.
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Contacts
Beau Vallon beach, Mahe island, Seychelles 248
252 02 00 reservation_at_savoy.sc savoy.sc